Liverpool's loss is our gain, says Redknapp on Remy

France international Remy was widely expected to complete an £8.5million move to Anfield this week as the Merseyside club continue the process of trying to replace Luis Suarez.

However, Liverpool pulled the plug on the deal on Sunday, with manager Brendan Rodgers remaining vague as to the reasons behind that decision after his side's friendly win over Olympiacos.

It is widely believed that Liverpool detected a problem during Remy's medical, with Rodgers saying only that the issue has "happened before".

But QPR boss Redknapp refuses to believe the switch fell through due to any physical issues, and has challenged the 27-year-old striker - who spent last season on loan at Newcastle - to fire his team to top-flight safety following their promotion from the Championship.